How many times must we be told that money does not equal happiness? I am thinking about an economic model in which households seek to maximize gratitude (as opposed to profit), because the link between a sense of gratitude and happiness is MUCH more robust than that between money and happiness.
Practical consequence of an economy that seeks to maximize gratitude as opposed to happiness?: buying locally, especially from people you know. I am not anti-trade... I'm anti-anonymity. I am not pro-protectionism... I'm pro-personal transactions.
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Great post.. thank you Jayhawk!
How many times must we be told that money does not equal happiness? I am thinking about an economic model in which households seek to maximize gratitude (as opposed to profit), because the link between a sense of gratitude and happiness is MUCH more robust than that between money and happiness.
Practical consequence of an economy that seeks to maximize gratitude as opposed to happiness?: buying locally, especially from people you know. I am not anti-trade... I'm anti-anonymity. I am not pro-protectionism... I'm pro-personal transactions.
Thoughts?
Correction to above post: I meant to say "Practical consequence of an economy that seeks to maximize gratitude as opposed to profit?:"
Woops!
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